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12 Split-Toe Shoes from J. M. Weston, Edward Green, Saint Crispin’s …

The split-toe shoe I fancy. I remember it was one of the first welted shoes I wanted to buy. In particular I adored the Avignon from Paraboot. I couldn’t find the right size in that model though, so ended up with a chukka boot from the French maker. Later, J. M. Weston’s Chasse became the ideal ...

A Guide to Classic Summer Shoes

Summer shoes have often been a headache for the man, who cares about style. They somehow tend to become either too formal or too informal. Here’s a guide, which hopefully can make choosing the right summer shoes easier. Brown penny loafers are the default summer shoes. You can pair them with suits, chinos or ...

English Shoemakers

Here You have the Bespoke Shoemakers in London

Famous bespoke shoemakers John Lobb, Cleverley and Foster & Son Often you’ll hear three names, when it comes to bespoke ...

Bespoke John Lobb shoes in napped nubuck

I am not the one, who spends 3.348 Pounds Sterling on a pair of shoes. That is too steep for ...

Foster and Son: The lesser known London shoemaker

Most people, who are interested in fine shoes have heard about John Lobb. Many will also be able to mention ...

John Lobb St James

John Lobb is probably the best-known cobbler in the world. Not just because John Lobb is good at making shoes ...

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German Shoemakers

Benjamin Klemann Shoes – part 4 (final)

Final shoes from Benjamin Klemann in Hamburg. I have to say that I’m happy with the result. I have several ...

Benjamin Klemann Shoes – Part 3

A tight, apparrently perfect grip around my heels. That was my first impression, when slipping my feet into the trial ...

Benjamin Klemann Shoes – Part 2

Klemann is a true family business. Benjamin Klemann looks after customers, he takes measurements, and he creates the lasts. His wife, Magrit, makes the ...

Benjamin Klemann Shoes – part 1

I have numerous bespoke shoes from the Warsaw shoemakers Tadeusz Januszkiewicz and Jan Kielman. The former has made me the ...

John Lobb Alumna Hendrikje Ehlers in Berlin

Some years ago a reader directed me to a German sartorial forum, which now seems to have vanished. The forum ...

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Italian Shoemakers

The Mario Bemer Story

[Master shoemaker Seiji Miyagawa working on a shoe pattern] There is an iGent test: Explain how John Lobb operations are ...

Rivolta Shoes

Burgundy derby shoes Blake-Stitched oxford shoes Cognac semi-brogue shoes Burgundy tassel loafers Black monk shoes My leather shoe collection consists ...